Associate, or Professor of Pediatric Cardiology

Job Title
Associate, or Professor of Pediatric Cardiology

Requisition Number
FE04298

Department Name
7H652:PEDIATRICS - CARDIOLOGY

Work Location:
Lexington, KY

Type Of Position
Faculty

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Tenure Track Status
Non-Tenure Track

Required Education
MD, DO, or equivalent

Required Related Experience
Minimum residency training of three years in Pediatrics and three years in Pediatric Cardiology

Required License/Registration/Certification
Eligible for or licensed to practice medicine in the state of Kentucky

Eligible for certification, or certified by, the American Board of Pediatrics and sub-board of Pediatric Cardiology

Job Summary
The University of Kentucky Healthcare (UKHC), Department of Pediatrics, invites applications for the position of Chief for the Division of Pediatric Cardiology. This academic appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor level requires candidates to hold or be eligible for a Kentucky physician license, possess an MD/DO or equivalent degree, and be board-certified in Pediatric Cardiology. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong track record in healthcare leadership and program development, serving as the Division Chief of Pediatric Cardiology. This role includes co-leadership of the Kentucky site of the Joint Pediatric and Congenital Heart Program and a permanent position on the Program Steering Committee for the Partnership.

The faculty member will also collaborate on research activities for clinical projects and care reports, as well as participate in professional development activities such as regional, state, and national meetings.

The Kentucky Children's Hospital has Eastern and Central Kentucky's only Level I pediatric trauma center, Level IV newborn (neonatal) intensive care unit and pediatric intensive care unit. In addition, this facility houses more than 30 advanced sub-specialty programs, such as pediatric oncology and pediatric surgery.

Our collaboration with the Cincinnati Children's Heart Institute means we have joined forces to provide advanced pediatric heart care close to home for patients in Kentucky. The collaboration combines the strength of UK HealthCare's advanced pediatric and adult congenital heart care with Cincinnati Children's nationally ranked experts in pediatric cardiac care and surgery.

To apply, please include a CV and cover letter along with application. Rank will be determined based on qualifications for the position. Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until filled.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
Yes

Open Until Filled
Yes

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